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Types of Fishing Reels

Types of Fishing Rods

Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel: What's the Difference?

SCHEELS Outfitters Rod Warranty Information

A Complete Guide to Choosing a Baitcaster Reel

Understanding the Parts of a Fishing Rod

Fiberglass vs. Graphite Fishing Rods

Best Fish Finders of 2025

Spincast vs. Spinning Reel—A Complete Guide

Best Forward Facing Sonar Baits

Garmin LiveScope Technology Guide

Understanding Fish Finder Sonar

SCHEELS Pro Staff Highlight—Pat Schlapper

Best Spincast Reels of 2025

Best Spinning Reels of 2025

Best Baitcasting Reels

Best Tackle Boxes & Bags

Best Bass Fishing Lures of 2025

How to Use Planer Boards

Baitcasting Rods Explained

Baitcast vs. Spincast Reels—A Complete Guide

Spinning Rod vs. Casting Rod: What’s the Difference?

Beginner Fishing Gear Checklist

How to Choose a Spinning Rod

Choosing a Spinning Reel

5 Bass Fishing Tips

Braided Fishing Line vs. Monofilament

SCHEELS Outfitters Fishing Collection

Crankbait vs. Jerkbait: What’s the Difference?

How to Choose a Fishing Kayak

What to Wear Fishing

How to Tie a Uni Knot

How to Tie a Palomar Knot

Meet Josh Douglas | SCHEELS Pro Angler

How to Choose Fishing Line

Rigging Your Fishing Boat

Trolling for Walleye—Tips from Jason Mitchell

Choosing a Trolling Motor

How to Spool a Spinning Reel

Must-Have Kayak Fishing Accessories

Types of Fishing Lures

Choosing the Best Ice Fishing Line

Fishing Rods—Understanding Power vs. Action

A Complete Guide to Using Forward-Facing Sonar

3 Tips for Setting Up Your Garmin LiveScope

Fishing Hook Size Guide

Types of Fishing Hooks—A Complete Overview

Ice Fishing Tips from a SCHEELS Expert

About SCHEELS Outfitters—Trusted Outdoor Brand

SCHEELS Lure of the Week

How to Use an Ice Fishing Flasher

How to Choose an Ice Fishing Shelter

How to Choose an Ice Fishing Rod

What to Wear Ice Fishing

Crappie & Walleye Ice Fishing Rigs

Ice Fishing Gear List for Beginners

How to Set Up a Tip-Up

Beginner Fly Fishing Kit: The 5 Essentials

Best Walleye Ice Fishing Lures

Best Ice Fishing Boots | Expert Picks

Best Ice Fishing Bibs & Jackets

Choosing an Ice Fishing Fish Finder

Types of Ice Augers—A Complete Comparison

Jason Mitchell’s Elite Ice Shelter Series

Choosing an Ice Fishing Heater

Best Ice Fishing Rod Cases

Best Ice Fishing Rods of 2025

Best Ice Fishing Reels of 2025

Best Ice Fishing Shelters of 2025

Best Ice Augers of 2025

Inline vs. Spinning Ice Fishing Reel: Choosing the Right One

Must-Have Ice House Accessories

Best Ice Fishing Fish Finders of 2025

A Guide to Choosing the Best Ice Fishing Battery

Types of Lithium-Ion Batteries: LiFePO4 vs. NMC

Your Guide to Ice Fishing Finder Bundles at SCHEELS

Transition Your Forward-Facing Sonar from Open Water to Ice Fishing

Fishing Expert Articles

From ice fishing to open water and fly fishing, our Fishing Experts share everything you want to know about maximizing your time on the ice or water. With our fishing blog, our Experts and Pro Staff share tips about finding the right fishing location, how to use your fishing electronics, and sharing the best fishing products for the season ahead. With firsthand experience paired with regular, hands-on training, our Fishing Experts offer credible advice to help our customers enjoy fishing even more.

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